West Berkshire · London and the South East
Wickham Heath New Roof Snagging
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Wickham Heath. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Details hidden from sight
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
New roof snagging in Wickham Heath: what you get
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible, and we look at the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photographs. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and gutters blocked by building debris.
In a village or hamlet like Wickham Heath, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Wickham Heath (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
To price your survey, we look at:
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Useful tips for Wickham Heath property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Older and listed buildings around Wickham Heath may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Wickham Heath can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Wickham Heath questions
Do you cover smaller places like Wickham Heath?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Wickham Heath listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Local roofs and buyers in Wickham Heath
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. About 1.8 miles south-east lies Benham Park, a reminder of how long the area around Wickham Heath has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Kintbury station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Andrew are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Wickham Heath is about 4 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out new roof snagging in Wickham Heath for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across West Berkshire, we cover Wickham Heath and the places around it. There’s also a page for Reading.
All of RG20 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Wickham Heath, we cover Stockcross (1 mile south-east), Boxford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Benham (2 miles south), Bagnor (2 miles south-east) and Winterbourne (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (4 miles south-east), Thatcham (6 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Around Wickham Heath
In Wickham Heath, that means homes and buildings near The Bell pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kintbury station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.5 miles south-east) and Hamstead Marshall 3 (1.9 miles south). Not far away are Sole Common Pond.